This recipe was born like many good ideas: at the last minute. I had little time, little desire to cook something demanding, but a big appetite. Thus, this cheesy shortcrust pastry roll was born, simple, quick, and surprisingly tasty. In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a dish that suits everything: sliced into rounds, it becomes a tasty appetizer or finger food for aperitifs, while whole or halved, it can easily save you a lunch or dinner. A neutral and versatile base, to customize with whatever you have in the fridge.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 444.07 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 30.70 (g) of which sugars 1.15 (g)
- Proteins 23.72 (g)
- Fat 23.88 (g) of which saturated 4.78 (g)of which unsaturated 2.70 (g)
- Fibers 1.69 (g)
- Sodium 178.88 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the roll
- 1 roll shortcrust pastry
- 4.2 oz mozzarella
- 5.3 oz chicken breast (aia aequilibrium or other cold cuts to taste)
Preparation of the shortcrust pastry roll
Preparing the filled shortcrust pastry roll is really simple and quick. To begin, take the shortcrust pastry out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes: this will make it easier to unroll without breaking (the same applies to puff pastry!).
Roll it out keeping the provided parchment paper, then lightly prick the surface with a fork. Evenly distribute the slices of smoked chicken breast, then slice the mozzarella into not-too-thick slices. Let them drain for a few minutes on a small plate to prevent releasing too much water during cooking, and place them over the chicken.
At this point, gently roll up the shortcrust pastry onto itself, using the parchment paper, being careful not to break it.
For a golden and shiny surface, you can brush the roll with a little milk or beaten egg before baking.
Transfer the roll onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake at 428°F for 15 minutes in a preheated oven. Depending on the oven, it might take a couple of minutes more to cook.
Once baked, let it cool slightly and serve your cheesy shortcrust pastry roll… delicious both warm and at room temperature!
Tips
Tips
You can easily customize this recipe by replacing the chicken breast with any other sliced cold cut you prefer, such as ham, salami, or turkey. The same goes for mozzarella: try other stretchy cheeses, like scamorza, provolone, or caciocavallo. In short, get creative with the flavors and create the combination you like best!
